Discovering Forestry

Joe and Korey sit down with Jay Goughnour, Arborjet's Area Technical Manager for the Upper Midwest, and discuss the many aspects and considerations of managing trees at golf courses. Listen in as Jay reflects on multiple perspectives and priorities, and some great ideas on managing these beautiful landscapes with harmony between turf and trees! Guest: Jay Goughnour - https://www.linkedin.com/in/go...

Joe and Korey sit down with Mike and Jake of Van Yahres Tree Company of Charlottesville, Virginia, USA and discuss over 100 consecutive years of tree service. Listen in as we discuss the history of tree care for this family business covering The Great Depression, wars, and innovations to stay relevant, and help advance our industry! Guests: Mike and Jake Van Yahres: https://vytc.com/ If you enjoye...

Joe and Korey sit down with competitive climbing arborist Aneesa Winn and discuss her amazing career, accomplishments, and inspirational perspective on climbing trees. Listen in as we talk about climbing competitions, women in trees, and the life of an international contract climber! Guest: Aneesa Winn: TheTreeChic@gmail.com & IG @thetreechic Aneesa is an ambassador for Courant Vertical L...

Joe and Korey sit down with Trent Dicks (Arborjet Team Manager) and discuss the current state of the union. Hear about Trent’s career history, management style, and hiring philosophy in the green industry during this compelling conversation!  If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Questions or topics you would like us to discuss? Send them to d...

Joe and Korey sit down and discuss the current happenings. Autumn is coming, temps are cooling down, and we share some stats about how our listeners and episodes are heating up and catching on. And Joe ends the episode with some great tree jokes! If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Questions or topics you would like us to discuss? Send them to di...

Joe and Korey sit down with Abdon Espinosa and discuss how Abdon got into the tree industry to stay out of trouble, now he is at the top of his game. Listen in as we ask Abdon about how he prepares for competition climbing, and how his perspective on climbing has changed over the years. If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Questions or topics you...

Joe and Korey sit down and discuss the age-old questions of, “what to do with stumps after you remove the tree?” Listen in as we go down the rabbit hole, and look at the history and many ways of removing (or embracing) the tree ‘leftovers.’ If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Questions or topics you would like us to discuss? Send them to discover...

Joe and Korey sit down and discuss the current state of tree and forest health care. They do a deep dive into plant growth regulators (PGRs), touch on pollinators, and soil health too! Listen in and have a good laugh, and let us know what you think the future of plant health will be... If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Questions or topics you w...

Korey sits down with Carolina Paredes of Beast Coast Tree Climbers of Asheville, North Carolina and discusses the “Beast Coast Difference.” Listen in as we discuss some of the more important things that you can do to stay fit, healthy, hydrated, and mentally prepared to tackle your day… or that next tree removal… Guest: Carolina Paredes - https://www.beastcoasttreeclimbers.com/  If you enjoye...

Joe & Korey sit down with Nick Araya of TREEcareLA and discuss some of the differences in how arboriculture is practiced and perceived in California. Nick shares a lifetime of experiences and advice in a compelling conversation about trees you will not want to miss! Guest: Nick Araya, TREEcareLA, https://treecarela.com/  If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a...

Joe & Korey sit down with Tom Dunn of Arborisk and discuss the importance of being properly insured in the tree world. Hear some interesting stories, and fun facts about covering your assets! Guest: Tom Dunn, Arborisk, https://arboriskinsurance.com/  If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Questions or topics you would like us to discuss? Se...

Joe & Korey sit down and discuss the last 2500 years of caring for trees chemically. Learn about some of the compounds and chemistries used over the years. Zink, Copper, Arsenic, DDT and more! If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Questions or topics you would like us to discuss? Send them to discoveringforestry@gmail.com . Music credit: Cool T...

Joe & Korey sit down and discuss the last 700 million years, and how trees evolved from green algae, to what we see and appreciate today! (Don't worry, we skip over a few "less arborist-climactic" million years...) If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Questions or topics you would like us to discuss? Send them to discoveringforestry@gmail.com...

Joe & Korey sit down with Eric Olson, Consulting Forester and Owner of Legacy Forest Management, based in Wisconsin. Learn about what is involved with being a procurement forester, managing forests for habitat, recreation, and timber sales. Eric brings his many years of experience and expertise in this conversation about traditional forestry in Wisconsin! Guest: Eric Olson: https://legacyfores...

Joe & Korey sit down with Wes Smith, of Tree Service Digital, an online marketing service agency that specializes in the tree and landscape world. At Tree Service Digital, they do things a little different, to help position your tree service above the competition. Listen in, as we discuss some of the key things you should be doing, including: Website, SEO, Google Ads and other modern marketing...

Joe & Korey sit down with Matt Bailey, founder and active owner of Alpine Landscape Service, Winter Park, CO. Alpine Landscape Service are members of the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC), the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), the Better Business Bureau (BBB), and Landscape Industry Certified. Learn about how landscaping has evolved, and some of the cons...

Joe & Korey sit down with Dane Staley of Arbor Drone and discuss the use of drones in urban and traditional forestry. Learn about the many uses of drones and where the technology is coming from, as well as too many new vocabulary words to remember.  Learn more: www.arbordrone.net  If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Questions or top...

Joe & Korey sit down and discuss dirt forestry with Hilary Wells. Learn about what a 'traditional forester' does on a day-to-day, and see the industry from a different perspective.  If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Questions or topics you would like us to discuss? Send them to discoveringforestry@gmail.com . Music credit: Cool Tools M...

Joe & Korey sit down and discuss silviculture! Learn about what exactly is silviculture, and some of the terms and techniques associated with the 'traditional' forestry industry.  If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Questions or topics you would like us to discuss? Send them to discoveringforestry@gmail.com . Music credit: Cool Tools Mus...

Joe & Korey sit down with Jeff Inman the Risk Manager for True Timber Arborists. He is responsible for the safety and training programs and in the field he specializes in technical projects, largely centered around climbing and rigging. If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Questions or topics you would like us to discuss? Send them to discover...

Joe & Korey sit down with Matt McCarty, Manufacturer’s Representative for North American Rescue. The products North American Rescue develop have a critical and defined mission... each is an innovative lifesaving solution to the unique challenges that arise during casualty care in difficult to manage situations and environments. Stay Safe! Learn more: www.narescue.com If you enjoyed the podcast...

Joe & Korey sit down with Jonathan Cain, the Community Engagement Manager with the TREE Fund. Jonathan has been in the event industry for 15 years and has been with the TREE Fund for a year. The TREE Fund, Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund raises money for tree care, proper tree planting and scholarships. Tour Des Trees registration ends June 20th! www.treefund.org If you enjoyed the...

Joe & Korey sit down with Joe Hansen the host and founder of The Municipal Arborist Podcast. They discuss how the The Municipal Arborist Podcast started and how Joe got into the industry. Check out The Municipal Arborist Podcast! If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Questions or topics you would like us to discuss? Send them to discoveringfore...

Joe & Korey sit down with Dana Davis who is the Senior Consultant and owner with Green Point Consulting. He brings over 30 years of green industry experience in sales, account management, and operations with national corporations and regional firms focused on lawn care, and plant health care. https://www.greenpointconsultant.com/ Book recommendation: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadersh...

Joe & Korey sit down with Corey Parshall of Parshall Tree Care Experts. They discuss how Corey got into the industry and how he and his team see the industry differently. Corey has over 13 years experience in the industry and is also the President of ISA Michigan. www.parshalltreecare.com If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Questions or topic...